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2 beds1,254 sqft$157/sqft
159 Covered Bridge Rd, Banner Elk, NC 28604
Single FamilyProperty Type
0.34 acresLot Size
1990Year Built
$157/sq ftPrice per sq ft

Description

Great location between Banner Elk and Beech Mountain. County taxes only. This is an AS IS property, repairs needed on exterior & interior. Furnace does not work. Heat is a propane fireplace and space heaters. This is a Jim Walters built home. Owner enclosed the lower level & partially finished the downstairs using the original building permit. A second bathroom is plumbed in the lower level. Septic permit is 2 bedrooms. Great neighborhood and convenient to community events, activities, and attractions....Great location between Banner Elk and Beech Mountain. County taxes only. This is an AS IS property, repairs needed on exterior & interior. Furnace does not work. Heat is a propane fireplace and space heaters. This is a Jim Walters built home. Owner enclosed the lower level & partially finished the downstairs using the original building permit. A second bathroom is plumbed in the lower level. Septic permit is 2 bedrooms. Great neighborhood and convenient to community events, activities, and attractions. Investors - spend the money to turn this into a short term rental. Price is firm.
  • Listed by: Emily Farthing • The Summit Group Of The Carolinas (828) 898-3500
Listing closed: 07/09/2024 12:00 AM • Source: High Country Association of REALTORS, MLS#: 249431

Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$265,000

Avg days on market

158

Sale-to-list ratio

85.2%

Banner Elk, NC

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Location

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Property Information for 159 Covered Bridge Road

Property Details
  • Taxes: $742 / year
  • MLS Type: Residential / Single Family Residence
  • County: Avery County
  • Architectural Style: Cottage
  • Parking Features: Driveway, Gravel, Private
  • Subdivision Name: None
  • Zoning Description: R1
Building Information
  • Stories: 2
  • Year Built: 1990
  • Lot Size: 0.34 AC / 14,810 SF
Summary
Location and General Information
  • Directions: At the Banner Elk traffic light turn left towards Lees McRae College. Then take a right onto Beech Mountain Parkway. Turn right on Covered Bridge Rd, bear left. House will be on the left
  • Road Surface Type: Gravel
  • Postal Code: 28604
  • Road Frontage Type: PrivateRoad
  • MLS Area Major: 8-Banner Elk
Taxes and HOA Information
  • Parcel Number: 18591035669500000
  • Association: No
  • Tax Annual Amount: $742
  • Tax Book Number: 596/44
School Information
  • Elementary School: Banner Elk
  • High School: Avery County
Property
Lot Information
  • Above Grade Finished Area: 1254.0
  • Below Grade Finished Area: 0.0
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.34
  • Lot Size Area: 0.34
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Living Area: 1254.0
Property and Assessments
  • Other Structures: Outbuilding
  • Year Built: 1990
  • Human Modified: Yes
Utilities
  • Sewer: PrivateSewer
  • Water Source: Well
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Exterior Features: OutBuildings, GravelDriveway
  • Construction Materials: FiberCement, WoodFrame
  • Patio And Porch Features: Open
  • Roof: Asphalt, Shingle
Interior Features
  • Levels: Two
  • Stories: 2
  • Stories Total: 2
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement: Other, PartiallyFinished, SeeRemarks, WalkOutAccess
  • Bathrooms Full: 1
  • Bathrooms Half: 0
  • Bathrooms Total: 1
  • Bedrooms Total: 2
  • Rooms Total: 2
  • Cooling: No
  • Cooling: None
  • Heating: No
  • Heating: None
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Fireplace Features: Gas
  • Laundry Features: InBasement
  • Appliances: ElectricRange, ElectricWaterHeater, Refrigerator

Property History for 159 Covered Bridge Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Jul 9, 2024

Closed

High Country Association of REALTORS #249431

$196,276
Jun 28, 2024

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #1535808473

$196,500
Jun 17, 2024

Under Contract-Show

High Country Association of REALTORS #249431

DateEvent & SourcePrice
07/09/2024

Closed

High Country Association of REALTORS #249431

$196,276
06/28/2024

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #1535808473

$196,500
06/17/2024

Under Contract-Show

High Country Association of REALTORS #249431

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Public Records for 159 Covered Bridge Road

Taxable ValueLand$56,300Additions$130,700Total$187,000
Tax Record2024$742 ($62 / month)
Home Facts
Beds2Baths1.5Total Finished SqFt640 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt640 SqFtStories1Lot Size14,810 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1990Year Renovated1990ZoningNULLCountyAVERYAPN1859-10-35-6695-00000

Schools near 159 Covered Bridge Road

This home is within Avery County School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - PK to 5
Public - 6 to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Public - 9 to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Banner Elk Elementary School
PublicPK to 5

Cranberry Middle School
Public6 to 8

Avery County High School
Public9 to 12

Avery County High School STEM Academy
Public9 to 12

School ratings and boundaries are provided by GreatSchools.org and Pitney Bowes. This information should only be used as a reference. Proximity or boundaries shown here are not a guarantee of enrollment. Please reach out to schools directly to verify all information and enrollment eligibility.

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